Land, Farming and Community

Did you ever consider how your meal was produced? Do you know where it was grown, who planted it or how far it travelled? Today, opportunities in sustainability, horticulture and organic food production are among the fastest growing segments of the agriculture and farming industry. Xavier's unique blend of ethics, professional connections and practical experience makes you a perfect pick to meet the demands of this vital and exciting field of study.

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of Xavier graduates are employed, enrolled in a full-time graduate program or volunteering within six months of graduation.

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Learning outside the classroom

You'll complete seven semesters of off-campus practicum, where you'll experience agriculture, farm to table practices, community gardening and more. Make connections and get a summer jobs or internships working with local nonprofits and regional farms. Spend a semester studying in Sweden with sustainability experts.

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Small class sizes allow you to ask the right questions, make valuable connections and get the attention you need to succeed and learn. On top of that, our Career Development mentoring program will connect you with a Cincinnati-based professional in your field.

Cincinnati's Green Initiatives

Cincinnati is home to innovative cooperatives and projects and people who partner with students in our program. You'll gain real-world working with sustainability directors from places like Procter and Gamble, city-level organizations like the EPA, political coalitions and cause-focused groups.

This is a sample course sequence to illustrate class offerings for this major. Consult the official Xavier University catalog for detailed registration and advising information.

Land, Farming and Community Courses

Xavier is known for providing an education that’s both challenging and personal. Here are some courses that are part of the Land, Farming and Community major at Xavier:

New Venture Planning (ENTR 311) - Identification and screening of business opportunities; analysis of personal, marketing, financial, and operational factors for start-ups; writing a business plan.

Agroecology (SUST 370) - This course will examine the various ways that biological, chemical, and human systems influence agriculture. Agroecology is a whole-systems approach to agriculture and food systems development based on traditional knowledge, alternative agriculture, and local food system experiences.

Theologies of Food and Farm (THEO 389) - This class evaluates the dominant global food system and emerging alternatives from a theological, spiritual, and ethical perspective. The primary source of theological perspectives is the Christian tradition, but the course also engages some Jewish, Buddhist, Native American, and Islamic sources. The class includes a community-engaged learning dimension.